Posts by khensberry

Quote: Originally Posted by Katmoons      @sassyfirechick what kind of sling do you use? I have a peanut type and a ring sling but have yet to try the hip carry. I will definitely try it...

I'd try a back carry - the "view" is better that way. Forward-facing on the front can be way too overstimulating for most babies (as you've discovered) and is difficult to get a good seat position (esp. with the older babes) so I'd be...

I make a similar pasta fagioli with tomato sauce, beans (kidney, red, pink, or garbonzo all work great) and several big handfuls of spinach. So good and my carnivore husband loves the beans instead of meat :) I've also done it by...

Greens and Beans   I don't know the exact cost but I'm sure it's under $5. Vegetarian, gluten-free, and super fast.   Saute some onion and garlic in olive or coconut oil. Add some red pepper flakes, black pepper,...

This might work for babywearing: http://www.wrapyourbaby.com/babywrapblanket.html I haven't tried it but it looks great. Doesn't solve the snowsuit issue entirely, but maybe wrapping baby in this can protect the exposed legs when the...

My husband has the same problem. His skin under his arms actually started chafing from the straps digging in so much. My hubby isn't plus sized but he is barrel-chested (really big around this chest) so I wonder if that doesn't have...

Hi all... We just moved to Boulder and are looking for a new pediatrician for the baby, dentist, and primary care physician for my husband and I. Would be nice to have a family doctor but I'm really more concerned that we find someone...

Peace of Mind, let me know when you get to town and get settled :)

Kelly Beth,   For some reason I can't seem to reply to the PM you sent me....? Oh well.   Congrats on the new baby! You've got a big adventure coming your way! :) And good for you reaching out now to other parents......

Yup, my baby was (is still) like that. We got an exercise ball that I'd sit on and gently rock or bounce while I read or worked on the computer. Very tiring but I credit all the movement with being able to shed all my pregnancy weight...